The Esther and William Benenson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 11-3352088 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$97K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University | New York, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| U J a Federation | New York, NY | Social affairs | $10,000 |
| Naral Pro Choice American Foundation | Washington, DC | Social affairs | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | Social affairs | $4,000 |
| Israaid Global Humanitarian | Beverly Hills, CA | Social affairs | $3,500 |
| Cooke Ctr for Learning & Development | New York, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| The Wassaic Project | Wassaic, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Camp Ramapo for Children | New York, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Social affairs | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Social affairs | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | New York, NY | Social affairs | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu) Foundation | New York, NY | Social affairs | $2,500 |
| Hias Ukraine | New York, NY | Social affairs | $2,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | Social affairs | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Medical support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $97,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543139349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3352088
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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